Unique Guesthouse & Private Rental
HELLO
No.14 Lovel St is a quiet place to relax in the beautiful Blue Mountains. Where guests come back to recharge after squeezing every last drop out of their day.
Welcoming guests since 1913 we operate as both for individual accommodation bookings, or as a private house rental, where you have exclusive use of the entire house. Click here for pics. Spend time and save money when you stay at No.14. We have large self catering kitchen, comfy common areas, shared facilities (one ensuite room).
We are proud to be Nature Tourism certified by Ecotourism Australia.
Acknowledgement of Country
No.14 Lovel St is on Gundungurra land. We acknowledge the Dharug, Gundungurra, Wanaruah, Tharawal, Darkinjung and Wiradjuri people are the traditional custodians of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area. Always Was, Always Will Be Aboriginal land.
A BED, A ROOM OR THE WHOLE HOUSE
There's no other guesthouse quite like No.14 Lovel St. Choose from dorm beds & private rooms with share bath. But that's not all - if you need even more space for your group, you can rent out the entire 11 bedroom guesthouse! At No.14 Lovel St we bring you great affordability and convenience that you'd get in a hostel, as well as a unique charm and character of a guesthouse that you won't find anywhere else. So why not come and see for yourself what makes No.14 Lovel St so special?
A DAY IN THE LIFE OF No.14
Whether you’re 25 or 65, our guests span the ages. But at the core what they all have in common is a desire to recharge and relax at end of an adventure filled day, in a warm, welcoming, and comfortable place that has a great atmosphere. Some may also be drawn by the affordable price; others just like No.14 as a unique place to stay. See more on our socials. Tag @14LovelSt or email us with your pics to share (and enter our monthly guest photo comp). We love seeing them!
SEE & DO
There's SO much to see and do in the Blue Mountains, we can't possibly include it all here - and even beyond the natural wonders! So much so that Annette wrote a book in 2022 about everything else there is to do up here, and why she doesn't miss Sydney (soz). Check out the book Out of the Blue here, and below are some starters on both natural and other wonders – just click on any image to learn more.
You can also subscribe for more in-depth information and get to access the free guides to download. Or better still, why not get in touch with us directly and tell us what you're interested in, and we'll work out a bespoke itinerary for you during your stay.
FEATURES
More Time
We have a contactless self check in, so late check in is no problem. After check out of your room, you can also hang out for free up to 1pm.
Self-Catering Full Kitchen
Fully equipped large kitchen with individual storage units. We supply FREE coffee & tea and breakfast cereals with full/skim/soy milk.
FREE Bag Storage
We also run Blue Mountains Bag Storage - 1min walk from Katoomba train station! With your booking, you get
FREE bag storage <2pm before/after your stay then discounted rates until close.
Unrestricted Street Parking
There's plenty of free street parking. NB: we are on the high side of the street.
Peace & Quiet
Quiet hours are from 10pm to 7am. No TVs, radios, music etc. BYO earphones to listen to your own stuff.
Log On or Switch Off
Free WiFi. Mac in the library. Lots of books, games, and jigsaw puzzles.
Private Transport & Tours
We also run Out of the Blue - Blue Mountains Experiences. A 100% customised transport, bag transfer, or private tour service!
Giving Back & Green Tourism
We donate a % of all revenue, as well as fundraising to support a selection of charities. We are Nature Tourism certified by Ecotourism Australia.
REVIEWS
Julia & Arthur
This is the perfect spot to recharge and relax after a busy day of exploring. We did not anticipate falling deeply in love with this beautiful hostel.
As avid hikers, No.14 was everything we didn’t know we needed. It was the perfect spot to recharge after long days of hiking while also being an incredibly cozy space to write and work in—which is not typically the case with most of the hostels we have stayed in before.
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Leanne
There’s this feeling in the air,
That you really do care
It spills from the cupboards,
It spills from the walls,
Every nook and cranny
‘Cause this place has it all.
Passion over exteriors,
Every single time.
‘Cause a dollar is still a dollar,
Even without its shine.
for I’d choose warmth over
Corporate, every single time.
And if these walls could talk,
I wonder what they’d tell us.
A hundred years of history,
A hundred years of people,
Their detailed lives now a mystery.
So, here we have it,
‘A home away from home’,
for No14 is different,
It has a heart that beats.
It has friendly people and passion,
that will sweep you from your feet.
Poem by Leanne Walker
Robert
No.14 is a home away from home. My go-to whenever I'm in the Blue Mountains. I don't want to stay anywhere else so I arrange my holiday dates around what's available as it's worth it! The rooms are basic but extremely comfy and very toasty (especially in the Winter!). I usually travel with a medium rucksack and they are always good at making arrangements to keep it on the premises until I check in proper, which is really handy. It's always nice after a day's adventuring to snuggle up in the lounge areas with some wine, snacks and a cosy fire before adjourning to an even cosier bed.
Chloe
No.14 Lovel St feels like a home away from home. It’s clean but cosy and Annette’s welcoming smile means you are quickly settled in. I don’t think I’ve ever had a better night’s sleep than when I’ve stayed at No14 and eating breakfast or dinner with the view from the verandah is priceless. Drying out your wet trail runners or boots by the fire after a day of adventures is a beautiful bonus.